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Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EU) 2019/942, (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2024/1789 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2022/869
Document ITRE-AM-788941 · COM(2025)1006 – 2025/0399(COD)
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| (a) transmission of renewable energy generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, in particular by: | (a) transmission of low-carbon energy generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, in particular by: |
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| (i) for electricity transmission set out in point (1)(a), (b), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, estimating the amount of generation capacity from renewable energy sources (by technology, in MW), which is connected and transmitted due to the project, compared to the amount of planned total generation capacity from those types of renewable energy sources in the Member State concerned according to the National Energy and Climate Plans submitted by Member States in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999; | (i) for electricity transmission set out in point (1)(a), (b), (d), (f) and (h) of Annex II, estimating the amount of generation capacity from renewable energy sources and other fossil fuel free energy sources (by technology, in MW), which is connected and transmitted due to the project, compared to the amount of planned total generation capacity from those types of energy sources in the Member State concerned according to the National Energy and Climate Plans submitted by Member States in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999; |
Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Bruno Gonçalves, Jens Geier, Giorgio Gori, Matthias Ecke, Elena Sancho Murillo, Nicolás González Casares
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| (ii) or energy storage set out in point (1)(c) of Annex II, comparing new capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as set out in Annex V; | (ii) or energy storage set out in point (1)(c) of Annex II, comparing new capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as set out in Annex V, including in particular its contribution to: |
| (a) the integration of renewable electricity and reduction of curtailment; | |
| (b) system adequacy and resilience across relevant time horizons, and (c) congestion relief and system flexibility, taking into account both installed capacity (MW) and storage capability (MWh/GWh and discharge duration); |
The assessment should consider system needs and services provided (adequacy and resilience, congestion relief, integration of RES, balancing and ancillary services, inertia/system strength)
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| (a) the level of sustainability, measured by assessing the extent of the ability of the grids to connect and transport variable renewable energy; | deleted |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (b) security of supply, measured by assessing the level of losses in distribution, transmission networks, or both, the percentage utilisation (i.e. average loading) of electricity network components, the availability of network components (related to planned and unplanned maintenance) and its impact on network performances, and on the duration and frequency of interruptions, including climate related disruptions; | (b) security of supply, measured by the availability of network components (related to planned and unplanned maintenance) and its impact on network performances, and on the duration and frequency of interruptions, including climate related disruptions; |
The current wording mixes operational and efficiency indicators. A more focused assessment based on network availability and disruptions provides a clearer and more objective security of supply criterion.
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| (c) market integration, measured by assessing the innovative uptake in system operation, the decrease of energy isolation and interconnection, as well as the level of integrating other sectors and facilitating new business models and market structures; | (c) market integration, measured by assessing the innovative uptake in system operation, the decrease of energy isolation and interconnection, as well as the level of integrating other sectors and facilitating new business models and market structures, thus ensuring consistency between regional priorities and the Union's strategic objectives in the area of energy market integration. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (d a) level of efficiency as measured by assessing the level of losses in distribution and transmission networks and the percentage utilisation (i.e. average loading) of electricity network components. |
Separating efficiency indicators from security of supply criteria ensures a more transparent and technology-neutral assessment of infrastructure projects
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| (b) network security, measured by assessing the ability to prevent significant incidents through physical and cybersecurity measures; | (b) network security, measured by assessing the ability to prevent significant incidents through physical and cybersecurity measures and the ability to take emergency measures in the event of disruption so that energy supply is not impacted; |
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| (a) sustainability, measured as the contribution of a project to greenhouse gas emission reductions in various end-use applications in hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen with a view to consider market needs and promote renewable hydrogen; | (a) sustainability, measured as the contribution of a project to greenhouse gas emission reductions in various end-use applications in hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options; or the integration of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen with a view to consider market needs and promote renewable hydrogen; |
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| (a) sustainability, measured as the contribution of a project to greenhouse gas emission reductions in various end-use applications in hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen with a view to consider market needs and promote renewable hydrogen; | (a) sustainability, measured as the contribution of a project to greenhouse gas emission reductions in various end-use applications in hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry or transport; non-fossil flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogen with a view to consider market needs and promote renewable hydrogen; |
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| (a) sustainability, measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or low-carbon hydrogen, in particular from renewable sources meeting the criteria defined in point (3)(a)(ii) of Annex II integrated into the network or estimating the amount of deployment of synthetic fuels of those origins and the related greenhouse gas emission savings; | (a) sustainability, measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (3)(a)(ii) of Annex II integrated into the network or estimating the amount of deployment of renewable fuels of non-biological origin and the related greenhouse gas emission savings; |
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| (c) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by the facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the gas, hydrogen, power and heat networks, the transport and industry sectors. | (c) enabling non-fossil flexibility services such as demand response and storage by the facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the hydrogen, power and heat networks, the transport and industry sectors. |
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| (a) sustainability, measured by assessing the total expected project life-cycle greenhouse gas reductions and the absence of alternative technological solutions such as, but not limited to, energy efficiency, electrification integrating renewable sources, to achieve the same level of greenhouse gas reductions as the amount of carbon dioxide to be captured at connected industrial installations at a comparable cost within a comparable timeline taking into account the greenhouse gas emissions from the energy necessary to capture, transport and store the carbon dioxide, as applicable, considering the infrastructure including, where applicable, other potential future uses; | (a) sustainability; |
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| (a) sustainability, measured by assessing the total expected project life-cycle greenhouse gas reductions and the absence of alternative technological solutions such as, but not limited to, energy efficiency, electrification integrating renewable sources, to achieve the same level of greenhouse gas reductions as the amount of carbon dioxide to be captured at connected industrial installations at a comparable cost within a comparable timeline taking into account the greenhouse gas emissions from the energy necessary to capture, transport and store the carbon dioxide, as applicable, considering the infrastructure including, where applicable, other potential future uses; | (a) sustainability, measured by assessing the total expected project life-cycle greenhouse gas reductions and the absence of alternative technological solutions or the existence of significant entry barriers in terms of technological readiness and economic viability. Such alternatives, such as, but not limited to, energy efficiency, electrification integrating renewable sources, shall be assessed to determine if they are capable of achieving the same level of greenhouse gas reductions as the amount of carbon dioxide to be captured at connected industrial installations at a comparable cost within a comparable timeline taking into account the greenhouse gas emissions from the energy necessary to capture, transport and store the carbon dioxide, as applicable, considering the infrastructure including, where applicable, other potential future uses;" |
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| (a a) a capture efficiency rate of at least 95%; |
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| (c) the mitigation of environmental burden and risk via the permanent neutralisation of carbon dioxide. | (c) the mitigation of environmental burden and risk via the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (8 a) Concerning natural, renewable or low-carbon gas projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (5) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows: (i) level of sustainability, measured by assessing the share of renewable and low-carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the resulting greenhouse gas emission reductions contributing to system decarbonisation and the adequate detection of leakage; (ii) security and reliability of supply, measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer. |
Gas infrastructure projects should be assessed against criteria reflecting their contribution to decarbonisation, system stability and security of supply.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| The methodologies for cost-benefit analyses developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall be consistent with each other, taking into account sectorial specificities. The methodologies for a harmonised and transparent energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis for projects on the Union list shall be uniform for all infrastructure categories, unless specific divergences are justified. They shall address costs in the broader sense, including externalities, in view of the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective and shall comply with the following principles: | The methodologies for cost-benefit analyses developed by the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for Gas and the ENNOH shall be consistent with each other, taking into account sectorial specificities. The methodologies for a harmonised and transparent energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis for projects on the Union list shall be uniform for all infrastructure categories, unless specific divergences are justified. They shall address costs in the broader sense, including externalities, in view of the Union’s targets for energy and climate and its 2050 climate neutrality objective and shall comply with the following principles: |
Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Bruno Gonçalves, Jens Geier, Matthias Ecke, Annalisa Corrado, Elena Sancho Murillo, Nicolás González Casares
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| (2) each cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses concerning the input data set, where relevant, including the cost of generation and greenhouse gases as well as the expected development of demand and supply, including with regard to renewable energy sources, and including the flexibility of both, and the availability of storage, the commissioning date of various projects in the same area of analysis, climate impacts and other relevant parameters; | (2) each cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses concerning the input data set, where relevant, including the cost of generation and greenhouse gases as well as the expected development of demand and supply, including with regard to renewable energy sources, and including the flexibility of both, and the availability of storage, the commissioning date of various projects in the same area of analysis, climate impacts and other relevant parameters; Analyses shall also reflect the temporal impacts of energy storage on system adequacy, emissions reductions from avoided backup capacity, enhanced system resilience during periods of low renewable generation, contributions to system flexibility and renewable energy integration, and potential system cost savings over relevant operational time scales. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (2) each cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses concerning the input data set, where relevant, including the cost of generation and greenhouse gases as well as the expected development of demand and supply, including with regard to renewable energy sources, and including the flexibility of both, and the availability of storage, the commissioning date of various projects in the same area of analysis, climate impacts and other relevant parameters; | (2) each cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses concerning the input data set, investment cost assumptions, where relevant, including the cost of generation and greenhouse gases as well as the expected development of demand and supply, including with regard to renewable energy sources, and including the flexibility of both, electrification rates and impacts on seasonal peak demand for electricity, and the availability of storage, the commissioning date of various projects in the same area of analysis, climate impacts and other relevant parameters; the modelling shall allow for scenario-based comparison of alternative solutions. |
It improves the robustness of cost-benefit analyses and allows a more realistic assessment of future infrastructure needs under different electrification and demand pathways.
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| (2) each cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses concerning the input data set, where relevant, including the cost of generation and greenhouse gases as well as the expected development of demand and supply, including with regard to renewable energy sources, and including the flexibility of both, and the availability of storage, the commissioning date of various projects in the same area of analysis, climate impacts and other relevant parameters; | (2) each cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses on the input variables impacting the project net present value (NPV) or benefit-to-cost ratio, such as investments costs, including the cost of generation and greenhouse gases, as well as discount rate, revenue projections, the expected development of demand and supply, including with regard to renewable energy sources, and including the flexibility of both, and the availability of storage, the commissioning date and the commissioning date of various projects in the same area of analysis, climate impacts and other relevant parameters; |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (2 a) Investment costs shall be presented using cost ranges reflecting the level of project maturity, rather than single point estimates, and shall be accompanied by an explanation of the main sources of uncertainty. |
Projects at different maturity stages involve varying degrees of cost uncertainty. Reflecting this through cost ranges improves the credibility, transparency and comparability of infrastructure assessments under the TEN-E framework.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (2 b) The treatment of uncertainty and risk shall be applied symmetrically across all project types. Where conservative assumptions are applied to innovative infrastructure solutions, equivalent assessment shall also be applied to potential cost escalation, permitting risk and delivery risk associated with conventional infrastructure solutions. |
A symmetrical treatment of risk is necessary to ensure technology-neutral infrastructure assessments. Conventional infrastructure projects may also face significant permitting, delivery and cost escalation risks, which should be reflected consistently across all project categories.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (2 c) Where projects rely on innovative or emerging technologies, and where supported by sufficient evidence, the cost-benefit analysis shall include an assessment of expected cost evolution over time, including learning effects, economies of scale and deployment-driven cost reductions. |
Emerging technologies may experience significant cost reductions over time due to learning effects and economies of scale. Reflecting these dynamics improves the accuracy and neutrality of long-term infrastructure assessments.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (5) they shall include an explanation on how the energy efficiency first principle is implemented in all the steps of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans; | (5) they shall include an explanation on how the energy efficiency first principle is implemented, including the assessment of higher efficiency alternatives in energy supply, demand, transmission and distribution, at system level, across electricity, heat and gas systems, in all the steps of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans; |
A system-level assessment of higher-efficiency alternatives across electricity, heat and gas systems is necessary for the effective implementation of the Energy Efficiency First principle.
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| (6) they shall explain that the development and deployment of renewable energy will not be hampered by the project; | deleted |
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| (7) they shall ensure that the Member States on which the project has a net positive impact, the beneficiaries, the Member States on which the project has a net negative impact, and the cost bearers, which may be Members States other than those on which territory the infrastructure is constructed, are identified; | deleted |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| (7) they shall ensure that the Member States on which the project has a net positive impact, the beneficiaries, the Member States on which the project has a net negative impact, and the cost bearers, which may be Members States other than those on which territory the infrastructure is constructed, are identified; | deleted |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (8) they shall take into account, at least, the capital expenditure, operational and maintenance expenditure costs, as well as the costs induced for the related system over the technical lifecycle of the project as a whole, such as decommissioning and waste management costs, including external costs. The methodologies shall give guidance on discount rates, technical lifetime and residual value to be used for the cost- benefit calculations. They shall furthermore include a mandatory methodology to calculate benefit-to-cost ratio and the net present value, as well as a differentiation of benefits in accordance with the level of reliability of their estimation methods. Methods to calculate the climate and environmental impacts of the projects and the contribution to Union energy targets, such as renewable penetrations, energy efficiency and interconnection targets shall also be taken into account; | (8) they shall take into account, at least, the capital expenditure, congestion costs linked to outages necessary for project delivery, operational and maintenance expenditure costs in system losses across the relevant network, as well as the costs induced for the related system over the technical lifecycle of the project as a whole, such as decommissioning and waste management costs, including external costs. The methodologies shall give guidance on discount rates, technical lifetime and residual value to be used for the cost- benefit calculations. They shall furthermore include a mandatory methodology to calculate benefit-to-cost ratio and the net present value, as well as a differentiation of benefits in accordance with the level of reliability of their estimation methods. Methods to calculate the climate and environmental impacts of the projects and the contribution to Union energy targets, such as renewable penetrations, reduction in system losses, energy efficiency and interconnection targets shall also be taken into account; For projects awarded PCI/PMI status in previous assessments, where those project costs diverge materially from those assumed at the time of project selection, the updated cost assumptions and their impact on the benefit-to-cost ratio shall be transparently reported. |
Infrastructure assessments should account for real system impacts, including congestion costs and system losses, while ensuring transparency where project costs materially diverge from initial assumptions.
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| (9) they shall ensure that the climate adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions and that the assessment is robust and consistent with other Union policies in order to enable comparison with other solutions which do not require new infrastructures. | (9) they shall require a robust assessment of comparison with other solutions which do not require new infrastructure, and ensure that the climate adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions; |
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| (9 a) they shall be consistent on the following elements: use of scenarios according to Article 11, including elements such as carbon pricing, non-greenhouse gases pollutants (NOx, SOx, PM), electricity Value of Lost Load (VoLL), cost of gas or hydrogen supply disruption, treatment of uncertainty; assessment period, residual value of projects, use of social discount rate; approach for building the electricity, gas and hydrogen reference networks; treatment of interdependency with other projects; clustering rules; stages of project implementation status; definition of project capital and operational expenditures; calculation of the project Economic Performance Indicators, including social and environmental impacts; use of sensitivities; and modelling interlinkages across sectors; |
The amendment follows the recommendations included by ACER in its position paper "Towards greater consistency of Cost Benefit Analysis methodologies", available at: https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Position%20Papers/ACER_Consistency%20of%20CBA%20methodologies.pdf
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| (9 b) they shall ensure that costs, benefits and outcomes of the cost-benefit analyses are presented in a consistent way for all projects and all scenarios. |
The amendment follows a recommendations included by ACER in its position paper "Towards greater consistency of Cost Benefit Analysis methodologies", available at: https://www.acer.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Position%20Papers/ACER_Consistency%20of%20CBA%20methodologies.pdf
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| (h) to the extent possible, translations of its content in English and all languages of the neighbouring Member States to be realised in coordination with the relevant neighbouring Member States. | (h) translations in all languages of the neighbouring Member States to be realized in coordination with the neighbouring Member States; |
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| (3) Without prejudice to the requirements for public consultations under environmental law, to increase public participation in the permit granting process and ensure in advance information and dialogue with the public, the following principles shall be applied: | (3) Without prejudice to the requirements for public consultations under environmental law, the Aarhus Convention, the Espoo Convention and relevant Union law, to increase public participation in the permit granting process and ensure in advance information and dialogue with the public, the following principles shall be applied: |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (a) publish in electronic and, where relevant, printed form, an information leaflet of no more than 15 pages, giving, in a clear and concise manner, an overview of the description, purpose and preliminary timetable of the development steps of the project, the national grid development plan, alternative routes considered, types and characteristics of the potential impact, including of cross-border or transboundary nature, and possible mitigation measures, such information leaflet is to be published prior to the start of the consultation and to list the web addresses of the website of the project of common interest referred to in Article 9(7), the transparency platform referred to in Article 23 and the manual of procedures referred to in point (1) of this Annex; | (a) publish in electronic and, where relevant, printed form, an information leaflet of no more than 15 pages, giving, in a clear and concise manner, an overview of the description, purpose and preliminary timetable of the development steps of the project, the national grid development plan, alternative technologies considered, alternative routes considered, types and characteristics of the potential impact, including of cross-border or transboundary nature, and possible mitigation measures, such information leaflet is to be published prior to the start of the consultation and to list the web addresses of the website of the project of common interest referred to in Article 9(7), the transparency platform referred to in Article 23 and the manual of procedures referred to in point (1) of this Annex; |
Requiring information on alternative technologies improves transparency and supports informed public participation in infrastructure planning processes.
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| (b) translations of its content in English and in all languages of the Member States concerned by the project or on which the project has a significant cross-border impact in accordance with point (1) of Annex IV; | (b) translations of its content in all languages of the Member States concerned by the project or on which the project has a significant cross-border impact in accordance with point (1) of Annex IV; |
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| INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS IDENTIFICATION REPORTS | deleted |
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| INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS IDENTIFICATION REPORTS | INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND SYSTEM OPPORTUNITIES IDENTIFICATION REPORTS |
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| The framework methodology developed by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: | The framework methodology developed by ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH, and approved by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: |
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| The framework methodology developed by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: | The binding methodology developed by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs by the IESP shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: |
Mariateresa Vivaldini, Elena Donazzan, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani
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| The framework methodology developed by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: | The framework guidelines developed by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: |
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| The framework methodology developed by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: | The framework methodologies for identification of infrastructure needs developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: |
To ensure a process with appropriate checks and balances, ENTSO‑E shall draft the methodology, ACER shall verify its compliance with the Regulation, and the Commission shall approve the methodology. The proposed amendment is consistent with the proposal under Article 12(1)
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| The framework methodology developed by ACER for identification of infrastructure needs by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: | The framework methodology for identification of system opportunities developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENNOH shall ensure that the identification of infrastructure needs reports referred to in Article 12 comply with the following principles: |
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| (1) It shall be based on the central scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities. | (1) It shall be based on the central scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities and additional scenarios and sensitivities developed by the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENNOH respectively. |
To be consistent with the amendments proposed to Art 11 on multiple scenarios, it is important to foresee the possibility that the system needs identification report is based on as many scenarios as possible. Therefore Art 12 and Annex VII 1) should be amended to open the possibility that the infrastructure needs identification report may include additional scenarios or sensitivities to the EC central scenarios and its sensitivities.
Anna Stürgkh, Andreas Glück, Emma Wiesner, Sigrid Friis, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis
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| (1) It shall be based on the central scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities. | (1) It shall be based on the scenarios and sensitivities pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities. |
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (1) It shall be based on the central scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities. | (1) It shall be based on the initial scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the initial scenario’s sensitivities. |
András Gyürk, Jorge Martín Frías, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Mélanie Disdier, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik
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| (1) It shall be based on the central scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities. | (1) It shall be based on the scenarios pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities. |
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| (1) It shall be based on the central scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the central scenario’s sensitivities. | (1) It shall be based on the reference scenario pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation, and complemented by further assessment, when relevant, using the variations and sensitivities. |
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| (2) It shall follow cross-sectoral and integrated approach taking into account interlinkages between electricity, hydrogen and gas sectors, as well as, where applicable, district heating and CO2 sectors. | (2) It shall follow cross-sectoral and integrated approach taking into account interlinkages between the electricity and hydrogen sectors, as well as, where applicable, district heating and CO2 sectors and gas decommissioning. |
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| (3) It shall ensure that the needs are identified by analysing most efficient joined-up contribution of the electricity and hydrogen network solutions, including non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion, to achieve the optimal energy network for achieving the energy and climate targets and objectives. The optimal energy network should also ensure security of supply and lead to a higher market integration and competitiveness of the European industry by increasing price convergence between respective market and bidding zones as and higher electricity interconnectivity levels. | (3) It shall ensure that the needs are identified by analysing the economically most efficient combination of cross-border capacity increases, irrespective of the nature of the solution to increase cross-boarder capacity, for enabling the energy and climate targets and objectives. The economically optimal set of cross- border energy echcange capacities should also lead to a higher market integration and competitiveness of the European industry by increasing price convergence between respective market and bidding zones as and higher electricity interconnectivity levels. Solutions to address system needs shall be determined by national competent authorities in accordance with national law. Solutions to address system needs may take into account other criteria besides economic efficiency, including system design. |
In accordance with the proposed definition and purpose of the Infrastructure needs identification report (Article 12), the objectives of the study should be amended by removing references to identifying solutions. Security of supply can only be properly assessed when solutions to address the identified needs are examined at national or regional level.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (3) It shall ensure that the needs are identified by analysing most efficient joined-up contribution of the electricity and hydrogen network solutions, including non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion, to achieve the optimal energy network for achieving the energy and climate targets and objectives. The optimal energy network should also ensure security of supply and lead to a higher market integration and competitiveness of the European industry by increasing price convergence between respective market and bidding zones as and higher electricity interconnectivity levels. | (3) It shall ensure that the needs are identified by analysing most efficient joined-up contribution of the electricity and hydrogen network solutions, including grid enhancing technologies, integrated electricity and hydrogen infrastructure, renewable and low-carbon flexibility solutions or other alternatives to system expansion, to achieve the optimal energy network for achieving the energy and climate targets and objectives. The optimal energy network should also ensure security of supply and lead to a higher market integration and competitiveness of the European industry by increasing price convergence between respective market and bidding zones as and higher electricity interconnectivity levels. |
Network planning should assess innovative and integrated infrastructure solutions capable of improving system efficiency and reducing unnecessary network expansion.
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| (3) It shall ensure that the needs are identified by analysing most efficient joined-up contribution of the electricity and hydrogen network solutions, including non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion, to achieve the optimal energy network for achieving the energy and climate targets and objectives. The optimal energy network should also ensure security of supply and lead to a higher market integration and competitiveness of the European industry by increasing price convergence between respective market and bidding zones as and higher electricity interconnectivity levels. | (3) It shall ensure that the opportunities are identified by analysing most efficient joined-up contribution of the electricity and hydrogen network solutions, including non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion, to achieve the optimal energy network for achieving the energy and climate targets and objectives. The optimal energy network should also ensure security of supply and lead to a higher market integration and competitiveness of the European industry by increasing price convergence between respective market and bidding zones as and higher electricity interconnectivity levels. |
Anna Stürgkh, Andreas Glück, Emma Wiesner, Sigrid Friis, Christophe Grudler, Morten Løkkegaard, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis
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| (3 a) It shall ensure the needs identified are robust. To this aim, where a need is identified based on an alternative scenario in addition to the main scenario it shall be considered a prevailing need. The more a need prevails in different scenarios, the more robust an indication of that need can be assumed. |
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| (3 a) It shall, in a clear and transparent manner, set out the concrete parameters on the basis of which a need is identified, and how those parameters would evolve if that need were addressed by a project. |
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| (3 b) It shall quantify and present, in a clear and transparent manner, the expected benefits of addressing the needs. |
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| (4) It shall look at medium (10-15 years) and long-term (20-30 years) time horizon based on a realistic starting network for each time horizon, identifying needs at Member States borders and at national level if of cross-border relevance, taking also into account infrastructure developments in the third countries in line with the EU policy priorities. | (4) It shall look at medium (10-15 years) and long-term (20-30 years) time horizon based on the best available estimation of the grid for each time horizon, identifying needs at Member States borders and providing high- level indications of system requirements at national level if of cross-border relevance, taking also into account infrastructure developments in the third countries in line with the EU policy priorities. This shall not preclude national development plans from identifying system needs with a higher granularity or to diverge from the Infrastructure needs identification report. |
The system needs study should highlight the need for further investigation where national systems may require reinforcement. Identifying needs at national level can only be done accurately by a study performed at national level with a high granularity considering system design elements.
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| (4) It shall look at medium (10-15 years) and long-term (20-30 years) time horizon based on a realistic starting network for each time horizon, identifying needs at Member States borders and at national level if of cross-border relevance, taking also into account infrastructure developments in the third countries in line with the EU policy priorities. | (4) It shall look at medium (10-15 years) and long-term (20-30 years) time horizon based on a realistic starting network for each time horizon, identifying needs at Member States borders highlighting system requirements and at national level if of cross-border relevance, taking also into account infrastructure developments in the third countries in line with the policy priorities. |
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| (5) It shall reflect the European perspective by first identifying cross-border needs leading to the identification of possible infrastructure reinforcement needs at national level. | (5) It shall reflect the European perspective by first identifying cross-border needs leading to indications of possible system requirements at national level and shall be without prejudice to network development plans pursuant to Article 40a of Directive (EU) 2019/944. |
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| (5) It shall reflect the European perspective by first identifying cross-border needs leading to the identification of possible infrastructure reinforcement needs at national level. | (5) It shall reflect the European perspective by first identifying cross-border opportunities leading to the identification of possible infrastructure reinforcement needs at national level. |
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| (5) It shall reflect the European perspective by first identifying cross-border needs leading to the identification of possible infrastructure reinforcement needs at national level. | (5) It shall reflect the European perspective by first identifying cross-border needs leading to the identification of possible system requirements at national level. |
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| (6) It shall provide sufficient level of detail and granularity to properly consider current and future network constraints and enable subsequent identification of infrastructure needs on regional as well as national level. It shall also provide clear information on the necessary investments to address the infrastructure gaps as well as the cumulative benefits of these investments for the energy system.. | (6) It shall provide sufficient level of detail and granularity to properly consider current and future network constraints and enable subsequent identification of infrastructure needs on regional as well as national level. |
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| (6) It shall provide sufficient level of detail and granularity to properly consider current and future network constraints and enable subsequent identification of infrastructure needs on regional as well as national level. It shall also provide clear information on the necessary investments to address the infrastructure gaps as well as the cumulative benefits of these investments for the energy system.. | (6) It shall provide sufficient level of detail and granularity to properly consider current and future network constraints and enable subsequent identification of infrastructure needs on regional as well as national level. In electricity, the level of detail shall correspond at least to the bidding zone or more granular level. It shall also provide clear information on the necessary investments to address the infrastructure gaps as well as the cumulative benefits of these investments for the energy system. |
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| (6) It shall provide sufficient level of detail and granularity to properly consider current and future network constraints and enable subsequent identification of infrastructure needs on regional as well as national level. It shall also provide clear information on the necessary investments to address the infrastructure gaps as well as the cumulative benefits of these investments for the energy system.. | (6) It shall provide sufficient level of detail and granularity to properly consider current and future network constraints and enable subsequent identification of infrastructure needs on regional as well as national level. It shall also set out the framework that may be used for determining the necessary investments in national and regional planning. |
Rephrased to provide a more accurate description of the objectives and reasonable expectations from the study.
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| (7) In electricity, it shall consider infrastructure and non-wire solutions, with due consideration of non-fossil flexibility potential and use, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account. | deleted |
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| (7) In electricity, it shall consider infrastructure and non-wire solutions, with due consideration of non-fossil flexibility potential and use, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account. | (7) In electricity, it shall consider infrastructure and non-wire solutions, with due consideration of flexibility potential and use, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. |
Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Bruno Gonçalves, Giorgio Gori, Elena Sancho Murillo, Nicolás González Casares
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| (7) In electricity, it shall consider infrastructure and non-wire solutions, with due consideration of non-fossil flexibility potential and use, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account. | (7) In electricity, it shall consider infrastructure and non-wire solutions, with due consideration of non-fossil flexibility potential and use, including storage, as well as demand-side and energy efficiency measures, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation of how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account, including their impact on peak demand, congestion and avoided or deferred infrastructure needs. |
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| (7) In electricity, it shall consider infrastructure and non-wire solutions, with due consideration of non-fossil flexibility potential and use, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account. | (7) In electricity, it shall consider cross- border capacity increases with due consideration of non-fossil flexibility potential and use, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation of how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account in the network development plans pursuant to Article 40a of Directive (EU) 2019/944. |
Edited to provide a more accurate description of the objectives and reasonable expectations from the study.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (7) In electricity, it shall consider infrastructure and non-wire solutions, with due consideration of non-fossil flexibility potential and use, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account. | (7) In electricity, it shall include DSO data, demand forecasts and system needs and consider infrastructure and grid enhancing technologies, with due consideration of renewable and low-emission flexibility resources, including storage, which would lead to more optimised energy system. The matchmaking of needs with projects submitted for inclusion in the Union wide ten-year network development shall be accompanied by an explanation how non-wire solutions, non-fossil flexibility or other alternatives to system expansion were taken into account. |
Distribution-level needs and innovative flexibility solutions should be fully reflected in electricity network planning.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (8) It shall be an outcome of a transparent process, based on robust tools and data, requiring up to date and verified cost assumptions. In this context, it shall use clear and quantifiable criteria for the set-up of the starting network. Key relevant stakeholders shall be involved into provision of inputs as well as validation of the results through the consultation process structured in a way to enable the accommodation of comments. | (8) It shall be an outcome of a transparent process, based on robust tools and data, requiring up to date and verified cost assumptions. In this context, it shall use clear and quantifiable criteria for the set-up of the starting network taking into account the specific characteristics and level of maturity of each sector. Key relevant stakeholders shall be involved into provision of inputs as well as validation of the results through the consultation process structured in a way to enable the accommodation of comments. |
Sector-specific characteristics and maturity levels should be reflected in network planning methodologies.
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| (8) It shall be an outcome of a transparent process, based on robust tools and data, requiring up to date and verified cost assumptions. In this context, it shall use clear and quantifiable criteria for the set-up of the starting network. Key relevant stakeholders shall be involved into provision of inputs as well as validation of the results through the consultation process structured in a way to enable the accommodation of comments. | (8) It shall be an outcome of a transparent process, based on robust tools and data, requiring up to date and verified cost assumptions. In this context, it shall use clear and quantifiable criteria for the set-up of the starting network taking into account the maturity and characteristic of each sector. Key relevant stakeholders shall be involved into provision of inputs as well as validation of the results through the consultation process structured in a way to enable the accommodation of comments. |
Sector specific characteristics are important to consider when setting up the starting grid, especially as the electricity and hydrogen networks have very different levels of maturity.
Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Christian Ehler, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Iuliu Winkler, Gheorghe Falcă, Eva Maydell, Mircea-Gheorghe Hava, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Siegfried Mureşan, Radan Kanev, Daniel Buda, Andrea Wechsler
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| (9) It shall deliver specific and quantified results allowing for measuring the magnitude of potential infrastructure gaps in specific locations, referring both non-wire and new infrastructure. To this aim, the identified needs should indicate to market participants the main cross-border transmission infrastructure gaps, including internal infrastructure with significant cross-border impact, that need to be addressed over the next ten to twenty years. | (9) It shall deliver specific and quantified results allowing for measuring the magnitude of potential infrastructure gaps in specific locations, referring both grid enhancing technologies and conventional network reinforcement. To this aim, the identified needs should indicate to market participants the main cross-border transmission infrastructure gaps, including internal infrastructure with significant cross-border impact, that need to be addressed over the next ten to twenty years. |
Grid enhancing technologies can optimise existing network capacity and reduce the need for more costly and time-consuming infrastructure expansion. therefore, they should be assessed on an equal footing with conventional infrastructure solutions.
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| (9) It shall deliver specific and quantified results allowing for measuring the magnitude of potential infrastructure gaps in specific locations, referring both non-wire and new infrastructure. To this aim, the identified needs should indicate to market participants the main cross-border transmission infrastructure gaps, including internal infrastructure with significant cross-border impact, that need to be addressed over the next ten to twenty years. | (9) It shall deliver specific and quantified results allowing for measuring the magnitude of potential cross-border capacity gaps in specific locations. To this aim, the identified needs should indicate to market participants the main cross-border capacity gaps, including internal system requirements with significant cross-border impact, that need to be addressed over the next ten to twenty years. |
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| (9 a) It shall ensure a consistent and unified assessment of onshore and offshore networks. |
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| (9 b) Where relevant, it shall ensure consistency with the methodology of the European Resources Adequacy Assessment referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, and the methodology for the analysis of flexibility needs as referred to in Article 19e of Regulation (EU) 2024/1724. |
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author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{AMENDMENTS 1368 - 1441 - Draft report Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, amending Regulations (EU) 2019/942, (EU) 2019/943 and (EU) 2024/1789 and repealing Regulation (EU) 2022/869}},
year = {2026},
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